Parkinson's disease decisions — 2021

Service connection for Parkinson's disease is denied as there is no evidence of the condition during service or at any time since filing this claim.,Service connection for bladder cancer is granted based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease due to new evidence received since the last denial. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a secondary basis, as they are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's conditions, including Parkinson's disease, tremors of various extremities, and coronary artery disease. The appeals were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as due to exposure to herbicides. The matter of TDIU remains pending and will be readjudicated after the grant of service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether service-connected conditions aggravated or caused the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease, which was the cause of death.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease and awarded special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, along with its associated symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, dementia, ADHD, depression, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction, are all considered service-connected.,Service connection has been granted for these conditions based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease should be remanded due to incomplete service personnel records. The RO is directed to obtain missing service personnel records from all periods of service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Parkinson's Disease has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and no direct or presumptive link to service. The Board also found that symptoms were not chronic in service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, with the presumption of exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) was denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and his military service. The appeal is mixed as some issues are granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded as further examination and information from Social Security Administration records are needed.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis and DDD have been dismissed. The appeal for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is denied, while tinnitus has been granted.,Service connection for Parkinson’s disease and right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are pending and need further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's Parkinson’s disease and its associated symptoms. The Veteran needs a comprehensive VA examination to assess his condition.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was reopened, and both conditions were granted service connection.,Parkinson's Disease due to herbicide exposure during service in Thailand is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including medication, and for special monthly compensation based on a higher need for aid and attendance. The case is being returned to the VA for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in a previous VA opinion, and another medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson's disease of the right hand is related to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a tremor disorder and dry mouth, as well as an increased rating for right fibula fracture with traumatic arthritis, right ankle with scar.,No effective date is assigned in this decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tremors of the left and right upper extremities associated with Parkinsonism are granted. The claim for COPD is denied.